Taco emoji meaning
People use it to talk about food plans, especially Taco Tuesday, or to show love for Mexican cuisine. Example: 'Tacos tonight? ๐ฎ' or 'Craving some ๐ฎ right now.' It also shows up in posts about restaurants or recipes.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฎ is taco. It belongs to the food & drink group and the cooked / prepared subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as mexican.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฎ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type taco.
- Tap ๐ฎ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฎ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "taco". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฎ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฎ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "taco" and click ๐ฎ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฎ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "taco" and double-click ๐ฎ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฎ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฎ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฎ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🌮 |
| HTML hex | 🌮 |
CSS content | "\1F32E" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F32E}" |
| Python | "\U0001F32E" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8C%AE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :taco: |
Because ๐ฎ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the taco emoji mean? +
๐ฎ shows a taco and represents Mexican food, tacos specifically, or a craving for them. Its official Unicode name is "taco".
What does ๐ฎ mean in texts about plans? +
It usually means someone wants to eat tacos or is suggesting a taco meal, often tied to Taco Tuesday.
What is ๐ฎ often paired with? +
It is often paired with ๐ฏ, ๐ซ, or ๐ฅ when talking about Mexican food or spicy dishes.
How do I get the taco emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "taco". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ฎ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฎ? +
The taco emoji is U+1F32E. In HTML use 🌮.
Why does ๐ฎ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ฎ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.